3/9/2023 0 Comments Brick fireplace 3d graphic![]() In both of these fireplaces, the grout lines are white, contrasting with the brick color to give it depth. ***These tutorials are mot mine or performed by me, just ones I recommend for you to try*** So let me know which one you choose! They are all great tutorials.Īs you scroll through the pictures and oohh and aww over your favorites….shoot me a comment at the end with your favorite picks!! I can’t wait to see what everyone chooses.ģ5 Gorgeous Natural Brick Fireplace Ideas (Part 2) source: Ĭan you tell how the brick is natural in the picture above (you can see the true brick color) where in the picture below the brick has been white-washed (has a slight white-ish glaze covering it)? If you want to learn more about the white-washed and German Schmear techniques, go to the end of the post for some tutorials. The German Schmear technique covers the brick (partially or completely) with the mortar mixture, hardens, is permanent, and is more time-consuming whereas the white-washed method covers the brick with an opaque color (can still see through to the brick), is not permanent, and is less time-consuming. What are the Differences between white-washed and German Schmear techniques? You can control how much of the brick that is covered by how much of the mixture you apply to the brick. It is a thicker mixture more like pancake batter. The German Schmear technique uses a mortarmixture (not paint)- (like 70/30 mortar to water ratio). ![]() That is why you will see it with both spellings: as German Schmear or German Smear. ![]() And vice versa.įYI- According to wikipedia “Schmear” is a German word which means smear or spread (like as in butter). The more water that is used: the less coverage you get. You can control how much of the brick that is covered by the amount of water you dilute the paint with. White-washed brick uses a diluted paint mixture (like a 50/50 paint to water ratio). The only changes made are through the color of the grout lines: matching grout keeps the look seamless, and contrasting grout gives it depth. ![]() The brick stays in it’s original beautiful state. Natural brick is just like it sounds, nothing is added or taken away from it. I thought the best way to explain it would be through pictures. So, what is the difference between natural, white-washed brick, and the German Schmear technique brick? Check it out!!ģ5 Gorgeous Natural Brick Fireplace Ideas (Part 2) ***UPDATE*** Part 3 is now ready! Adding a Shiplap Wall to Living Room has tons of pictures and info on our shiplap accent wall, painted white brick fireplace surround, and shiplap bookshelf built-in. If you are looking for painted white fireplace inspirations, click 30 Stunning White Brick Fireplace Ideas (Part 1). In this post, I am focusing on natural-colored brick (brick that is left natural, white-washed or has the German Schmear technique) fireplaces. You can white-wash it, or thanks to Chip & Joanna, you can now try the German Schmear technique to get rid of it once & for all!! WOOHOO!! 35 Gorgeous Natural Brick Fireplace Ideas (Part 2) and you won’t want to miss all the good info!!Īnd for those of you have “remove ugly brick fireplace” on your bucket list, there is hope for you too. Did you ever think brick fireplaces would become popular again….or that people would actually want to include them in their “must haves” for their new home builds?!! Well, I am here to tell you – yes & well… YES.
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